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Dune Buggy Project: 1969 Meyers Manx Tow’d

From 1964 to 1971, Californian Bruce Meyers and his company produced a variety of on- and off-road vehicles for recreational use. More commonly known as “dune buggies,” Meyers’ most well-known version was the Manx which could be licensed for… more»

Restomod Food Truck! 1974 Citroën HY Van

Have you ever heard of a Citroën HY, much less ever seen one? The Citroën HY Van (aka Type H or H-Type) was a light-duty panel van produced by the French automaker Citroën between 1947-81. Launched after World War… more»

Supercharged 350: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

As I looked at this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s photos, I pondered when I last heard a classic car owner say they wished their car had less power. Then the answer hit me; I haven’t. No matter how much… more»

Two-Owner Custom: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Modified classic cars always divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will applaud the owner’s vision, while others will decry the molestation of a potentially valuable vehicle. This 1969 Camaro walks a fine line between the two camps. It wears a host… more»

Reproduction Racer: 1973 Jaguar XJ13

The automotive world is full of “what ifs.” These questions are not limited to road cars because motorsport contains its share of unanswered questions. For instance, what if the great Jim Clark had not lost his life at Hockenheim… more»

Former Ambulance: 1954 Ford Courier

Beginning in 1952, Ford used the Courier name on a variety of vehicles, usually delivery wagons or pickup trucks. At first, it was a delivery model based on the base 2-door station wagon, the Mainline. This 1954 edition was… more»

V8/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon

When Chevrolet was developing its Vega model, they toyed with the idea of several different engine choices. Some proceeded as far as the prototype stage, but others were deemed unviable. While it was marketed as a subcompact, one car… more»

Good Humor Truck! 1965 Ford F-250

UPDATE 04/08/2022: It seems the owner of this wonderful 1965 Ford F-250 Good Humor ice cream truck had no success when he last listed the classic for sale, so he has decided to try his luck again. He appears… more»

32K Mile Custom: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver

Dare I use the term “garish”? Yesterday it was this 1978 Lincoln Mark V and today it’s a 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver which sounds like the name of a Ramada Inn house band but looks like a Buick Riviera/Regal Coupe/Cadillac… more»

Hemi Bee Tribute: 1970 Dodge Coronet Convertible

Sometimes it can be fascinating to look at a classic car and speculate what could have been if the manufacturer had followed a particular path. That is the case with the 1970 Dodge Super Bee. The company never produced… more»

1970s Retro Look? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

When it was shiny and new, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was a meek and mild vehicle that served as a daily driver for its original elderly owner. A few years ago, the seller purchased the Nova and transformed it… more»

Rockford Files Clone or Real? 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula

In the second half of the 1970s, one of the most popular detective shows on television was The Rockford Files. It starred James Garner as the somewhat laid-back private investigator who usually got himself into all sorts of sticky… more»

Nomadesque! 1973 Chevrolet V8 Vega Kammback

As we cover Chevrolet’s wayward Vega from time to time, the story always focuses on its ignominious aluminum/iron combo lump of an engine. And that’s not surprising as it was the number one objectional aspect of the entire car…. more»

V8 Powered Custom 1941 Graham Hollywood

This is not a Cord. It looks like a Cord, it’s made with Cord tooling, but it’s not a Cord. After the death of the 810/812 and subsequent liquidation of Cord’s assets, through a series of business deals, the… more»

Custom 1950’s Road Race Coupe Special

In the world of custom builds, you’ve got a spectrum going from things like a rebodied Beetle to the wild creations of George Barris. Our feature today lies somewhere closer to George Barris, but with the apparent usability of… more»

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